Overly Active FermentationYeah, with gravity and temp like that an IPA yeast like 1056 will go totally nuts. Just relax, don't worry, have a homebrew. If you want to really mess with it, set the carboy in a bathtub of cold water for a couple of hours next time, try to get the temp down a bit. That beer would have been into the high 70s at least at the peak of fermentation, which will generate some off aromas, potentially.

What would happen if I used a yeast meant for white wine to brew red wine or vice versa?PJreddie is right. All wine yeast is still Saccharomyces and will ferment your juice or must, but science has identified certain strains that accentuate specific flavors that benefit certain grape varietals. Of course, you can always let it "go native" and ferment on native yeast. I've done this with success for a few years now. Just make sure your must's pH is below 3.75 (3.3 - 3.8), cover your must with cheesecloth to keep flies out, and the dominant ambient yeast that's best for your varietal will take over and ferment you dry.